The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-10-21
GIVEN A ROYAL WELCOME.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY HAVING A
SPLENDID TIME.

to the Different Cities ON the Pro-.
grarnme-Immense Parades, Gorgeous
Decorations and Enthusiastic People
Greet Him Everywhere on the Route.
MILwAUKEE, Oct. T. The presidents party
reached here Thursday from Chicago. The
departure from the Windy City was rather
quiet The president paid visit to the in
ternational encampment there, but had only
few minutes to stay and could not witness
the parade that had been arranged. He
drove from there straight to the train and at
10 a. m was on his way here, leaving cheer
ing throngs at the Northwestern station and
at the street crossings in that city, and also
at Evanston, Waukegan, Kenosha, Racine,
and other points on the line.
Arriving here he was met by about the
whole city and escorted to the reviewing
stand at the court house by a fino procession
Of military and civic bodies, the display be-
ing the most brilliant seen here since 1889.
His arrival here was announced by salute
from the revenue cutter Andy johnson. At
the reviewing grand stand speeches of well
come and thanks for the hospitality shown
We're made by the mayor and president re-
spectively, and then tho president and wife
were driven to Schlite park, where an enor-
nous throng was gathered ami a::public recep-
ton was held.
Everything passed off without hitch, and
at @ D. m. Mrs. Cleveland was entertained at
supper by Mrs. j. l. Mitchell, afterward go
ing to the residence of Hon. James Kneeland,
where a formal reception was held until $3.50.
In the meantime the president was the
guest of the Merchants association at BAN
quet at the Plankinton, at which the repre-
sentative citizens were present just after
the cloth was removed Mrs Cleveland, at
tended by bevy of ladies, arrived in the
balcony OF the dining hall to listen to the
speeches, and was enthusiastically welcomed
by the gentlemen present
In response to the toast @The President of
the United States" Mr.. Cleveland made a
brief address, in which he said he took the
honors of the occasion as being paid to the
great office he held, and severely criticised
those who did nothing but find fault with a
presidents management of affairs, because
they were disappointed in some private
scheme Postmaster General Villas responded
to .The State of Wisconsin" and the feast of
reason lasted until we'll ON toward morn
ing.
MADISON, Wis, Oct Sit is a fortunate
thing that Sunday was near at hand when
the president reached here, for the events OF
the day developed the fact that if he did not
get relief from the incessant Misunderstanding
his hand would be unfit for duty soon The
party left Milwaukee in their special on
Friday morning half an hour behind time
Previous to leaving the president and Mrs
Cleveland were driven to the Soldiers home,
where a national salute was fired and the
veterans were drawn up in line to receive the
executive No stop was made, and after a
drive back to the city and through few res
idepce streets the special car was boarded
and the journey to this place begun. The
party was delighted with the charm ing seem
cry passed through and arrived here in good
spirits.
AT this place carriages were taken, and,
escorted by fine procession OF military and
societies, the president and wife were driven
to the capitol, where the preliminary speeches
were made, and then public reception was
given in the rotunda. At first the president
shook hands with all who came, but his hand
was soon swollen and then ne contented him.
self with bowling to the procession, two
abreast, as it passed by. Mrs. Cleveland sat
near her husband all the while
The White House mistres, was then driven
to Col. Villas residence, which with the
grounds were in holiday attire of red, white
and blue and evergreen wreaths, while the
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witnessed horse race and bowed to the
plaudits of the people.
Returning he was driven to the residence
of Col Villas, where at 1889 an official party
was dined. Among those present were Gov
ernor Ruslx, Judges Cole and Bum and their
wives, and other official personages. The
dinner was a very pleasant affair, and at its
conclusion the guests took their leave and
left the president and wife to seek the rest
they both SO much needed.
MADISON, Wis, Oct. 10.--The president
went fishing Saturday, and was eminently
lucky. The party captured fifty yellow bass
and of these the president hooked ten, two
of which were five Founders. very pleas
ant gastronomic surprise was given the
party after they quit fishing at 2 p. m. They
were taken to Merrilps Springs where Mr..
Merrill, the owner Of the property, and sew
eral other gentlemen RECALLED them with a
bountiful and elegant dinner i'm q cottage at
the springs The party was sharp-set as to
appetite after their sport, and 1t is putting 1t
mildly to say that they did the viands justice.
AT / p m Mrs. Villas gave an elegant
luncheon to ladies who called upon Mrs.
Cleveland, and at night, from 0 to IL, pub
lie reception at the Villas residence was at
tended by a large number Of people, notwith-
standing the rain.
Sunday the president and wife gave an un-
pleasant surprise to an immense congregation
at the Episcopal church, by not attending.
1t had been given out that they would attend
but the authority for the announcement is
not apparent. Mrs Cleveland is a devout
Presbyterian, and was, so 1t is said, to have
attended that church. But neither Of the
visitors went out at all during the day. The
weather was cloudy and the president put in
his time reading the newspapers.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct II. The presidential
party left Madison, Wis, Monday morning
at Q o'clock. There were several hundred
people at the station to see them of, but no
organized demonstration. The run 10 this
city was devoid Of incident, except such as
those heretofore noted on similar runs and
excepting, also, the short stop at Lacrosse,
Wis, where in twenty minutes drive around
town, and a reception, was accomplished
through cheering throngs representing the
whole population. It was the quickest time
on record.
Arriving here the travellers found al st.